Ukraine can rely on Germany, Europe — Scholz after Zelensky’s heated argument with Trump

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that Ukraine can rely on Germany and Europe. Scholz made this statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the Oval Office on Friday. Zelensky, Trump, and Vance disagreed on reaching a resolution to end Russia’s … Read more

NiMet forecasts late rainfall in some northern states

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a delay in rainfall across northern and central states during the 2025 rainy season. The affected states include Plateau, parts of Kaduna, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kwara. NiMet also forecasts an early onset of rainfall in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, … Read more

Nigeria Army redeploys senior officers, appoints Maj Gen Fejokwu Chief of Adminstration

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to various command, staff and instructional positions. The development was a strategic move to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency in the army The redeployment cuts across Principal Staff Officers, PSOs, at … Read more

‘Friend of the Poor’ – Femi Adesina reveals why Buhari did not remove fuel subsidy

Former spokesman to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has disclosed that his past principal didn’t remove fuel subsidy because he was a friend of the poor. Adesina disclosed that Buhari was concerned about the implications of fuel subsidy removal on the “ordinary” Nigerians. The former presidential spokesman made this known in a tribute to celebrate … Read more

Nnadozie targets WAFCON glory with Super Falcons

Chiamaka Nnadozie says the Super Falcons want to reclaim their title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans were deposed by the Banyana Banyana of South Africa two years ago in Morocco. The Super Falcons finished in a disappointing fourth position at the competition. Justine Madugu’s side lost 2-1 to Les … Read more

Shoprite Opens New Store in Benin City: Bringing quality, variety closer to every community in Nigeria

On Tuesday, November 5th, Shoprite, the largest retail brand in Africa, Shoprite opened its doors to Benin City in an extravagant grand opening, and the city was buzzing with enthusiasm welcoming the largest shopping store in Africa to Edo state. Shoprite, the retailer of choice delivering convenience, and exceptional value to customers and communities since … Read more

Stakeholders advocate increased women representation in governance

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the Canadian Government, has canvassed greater representation of women in leadership and political roles across the country. The Institute bemoaned the glaring gender gap in Nigeria’s existing political environment, noting that women only make up 10 percent of members of the National Assembly, … Read more